I am not about to tell how many Mausers and Springfields I had sporterized, some would say ruined, by the time I was 21. blush

There were a few that military collectors today would have probably wanted to teach a young "snot-nosed kid" a thing or two if they had seen them. laugh

Who would have ever dreamed it would cost more than $25.00 for a really nice 1903 Springfield? They were everywhere back then. smile

The remodelled Springfield is the best and most suitable all 'round rifle. - Seymour Griffin wink